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Remove/Install Fuel Level Sensor - AR47.10-P-7000GQ

MODEL 166 with ENGINE 157, 276, 278, 642, 651 

MODEL 292 with ENGINE 157, 276, 278, 642 

Illustration shows model 166.024 

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NOTES Information on preventing damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge   AH54.00-P-0001-01A
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
1 Remove fuel tank Model 166 with engine 157, 276, 278, 642, 651
Model 292 with engine 278, 642
AR47.10-P-4100GQ 
2 Remove left or right lock ring Model 166 with engine 157, 276, 278, 651
Model 166, 292 with engine 642
AR47.10-P-4100-02GQ 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Ring nut to fuel tank *BA47.10-P-1004-01J 
    SPECIAL TOOL Prong wrench Fig 2
3 Pry off fuel pump (M3) or transfer unit (1) with attached lines NOTES Do not deform float linkage (2).
The fuel level fill level will be indicated falsely otherwise.
IMPORTANT Allow escaping fuel to flow off into the fuel tank or catch it with absorbent rags.
 
4 Release and disconnect electrical connection (3)    
5 Remove left fuel tank fuel level indicator fill level sensor (B4/1) or right fuel tank fuel level indicator fill level sensor (B4/2) NOTES Do not deform float linkage (2).
The fuel level fill level will be indicated falsely otherwise.
IMPORTANT Lift left fuel tank fuel level indicator fill level sensor (B4/1) or right fuel tank fuel level indicator fill level sensor (B4/2) somewhat as shown using a SPECIAL TOOL wedge and push out of guide.
SPECIAL TOOL Long wedge
Fig 1
6 Install in the reverse order    
REFER TO SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEMS 7 Clear fault memory using the diagnostic system   AD00.00-P-2000-04A
INSPECT Check     
8 Risk of accident  from vehicle starting off by itself when engine running. Risk of injury  (bruises and burns) resulting from working on the engine while it is being started or when it is running.
Carry out engine test run and check fuel system for leaktightness
Secure vehicle to prevent it from starting off by itself. Wear closed and snug-fitting work clothes. Do not touch hot or rotating parts. AS00.00-Z-0005-01A
FUEL TANK

Number Designation Model 166 Model 292
BA47.10-P-1004-01J Ring nut to fuel tank Nm 110 110
Fig 1: Identifying Long Wedge (115 589 03 59 00)
G07070400Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 2: Identifying Prong Wrench (164 589 01 07 00)
G11969254Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA